Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina)

Chapter 238

Chapter 238

It takes me a while to realize I'm in Zaid's bed when I first open my eyes to the

morning

sun.

His arms are wrapped around my waist, our legs tangled together like we fell asleep like that and never wanted to separate. His chest rises and falls behind my back, his breath

warm on my neck.

My body shivers and I try to hold back the laugh that wants to bubble from my chest. I'm grinning like an idiot, though.

My heart takes on an odd beat in my chest. Maybe I don't have to leave. Maybe I don't

have to go to Florence with my aunt.

Because what if what I'm looking for is already here?

I turn slowly, careful not to wake him, and look at him. He has this crease between his brows even in sleep, like there's always something weighing on him in his thoughts. His lips are parted slightly, and I swear I could spend the rest of my day looking at him.

Memorizing his features.

I lean forward and kiss the corner of his mouth, not able to help myself. His brow twitches and my smile widens. I kiss him again.

He stirs, his eyes fluttering open, heavy with sleep. A sleepy smile curves his lips.

"Did you just kiss me?" he asks, voice rough with sleep.

I giggle, turning to lie on my stomach as I set my arms on his chest, propping my chin. "Maybe."

He smiles down at me. "Morning."

"Morning," I whisper back.

He leans in and kisses me again, unhurried. And for a few heartbeats, there's nothing but the warmth of his mouth and the way his hands find my waist beneath the sheets.

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lazy kisses beneath the water, and I keep catching myself smiling. The kind of smile that creeps up without permission,

someone happy.

handful of times where I've felt like that since my dad and Alex passed away. But this

stop staring at him. He's only wearing pants, and it's the best knowing that he

been beautiful

phone buzzes on the counter, and

trip! It's official. Italy, here we come!

and over again. Just an hour ago, I was content with the thought

stare at the screen for

I felt this morning now

me, his eyes swinging from me to

my lips together as I grab the mug. "Elena just

raises an eyebrow and takes

the trip. We would head out in June,"

tightening around

falters for just a second. A flash of

catch it. But

nods softly. "That's good.

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I even fully form them. "You

his fingers curl slightly before he inhales and turns to face me.

inside me

out, tucking a piece of hair behind my ear. His fingers linger there, just brushing my

things I need to figure out too. Parts of me I still have to face. And

was feeling from last night

pressing his forehead to mine. "Trust

to the rest

throat rising. "But what if it changes? What if

to grow. To find yourself. I want that for you. I want you to

him, my heart a

anymore?"

that aching,